French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst - Bucharest

French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst - Bucharest Workster is recruiting on behalf of a leading international financial technology organisation for a French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst based in Bucharest. This role sits at the heart of a forward-thinking Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime team, focusing on safeguarding clients and business operations from financial crime risks. If you are fluent in French, passionate about anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention, and eager to start or grow your career in this vital sector, we want to hear from you. Join a multicultural, energetic team driving best practices in the fast-changing landscape of financial crime compliance. Key Responsibilities – French-Speaking Anti-Financial Crime & AML Analyst in Bucharest Monitor financial transactions and client activities, identifying and investigating unusual or potentially suspicious behaviour related to money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing. Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients, leveraging both proprietary and public data sources. Review and act on alerts generated by AML and fraud detection systems; escalate and document cases in line with internal controls, French laws, and EU compliance standards. Analyse customer profiles, payment flows, and documentation to verify compliance with anti-financial crime regulations specific to France and Europe. Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to ensure timely, accurate case resolution and shared best practices. Create clear investigation summaries and contribute to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filing when required by regulation. Maintain detailed, accurate records that support audit trails and data protection best practice. Stay abreast of regulatory updates, AML trends, and evolving threats within the French and EU financial sector. Participate in process improvement, policy enhancement, and sharing knowledge with the wider compliance team. Qualifications & Experience – Compliance & Financial Crime Analyst (French Speaker, Bucharest) Fluent or native proficiency in French , along with strong written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level). Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, or a relevant discipline. Prior experience (6–24 months) in compliance, AML, anti-financial crime roles, or financial services (banking, fintech, or similar) is an advantage. General knowledge of French and European AML regulations and financial crime prevention policies (training provided). Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in investigation and reporting. Clear communicator, able to prepare documents and interact with colleagues at all organisational levels. Collaborative attitude and also comfortable working independently to resolve cases. Basic digital proficiency (MS Office Suite); willingness to learn new tools and case management systems. Committed to confidentiality, data protection, and upholding the highest integrity standards. Benefits & Offer – Anti-Financial Crime Analyst, Bucharest (French) Permanent, full-time contract within a well-established and growing compliance function. International, inclusive team culture with ongoing professional development in AML, KYC, fraud, and regulatory compliance. Attractive base salary and performance-related bonus. Private health insurance, daily meal allowance, and pension/contribution schemes. Modern Bucharest office, flexible hours, and hybrid work options following onboarding. Support for career progression within compliance, risk, and anti-financial crime specialisations. Assistance with relocation to Bucharest for eligible candidates. How to Apply – Compliance & AML Analyst (French Speaker) – Bucharest Please submit your CV in English, highlighting your French language proficiency, compliance or investigative experience, and motivation for joining an anti-financial crime team. Shortlisted applicants will complete an online interview and tasks relevant to AML, compliance, and analytical reasoning. Take this next step in your compliance career through Workster and help strengthen financial crime risk controls in Bucharest’s dynamic fintech sector. Keywords: French Anti-Financial Crime Analyst, Bucharest, AML, Compliance, KYC, Fraud Prevention, French Speaker Jobs, Financial Crime Detection, Regulatory Compliance, France, EU Regulations, Banking, FinTech Careers, Transaction Monitoring, Relocation, Hybrid Work. Locations Bucharest Romania